GSMA’s Mobile Policy Handbook: An essential reference
Thursday 11 April, 2024
For telecom regulators, government stakeholders and other industry watchers, the ninth edition of the GSMA Mobile Policy Handbook is now available for download and as a web-based reference.
Empowering connectivity: Insights from Portuguese-speaking regulators
Wednesday 13 March, 2024
oundtable Encontro de Reguladores Lusófonos para a Conectividade Significativa held discussions for Portuguese-speaking countries on spectrum, investment gaps, and data privacy.
Resilient connectivity: Addressing the coverage and usage gaps in small island nations
Tuesday 12 March, 2024
Small island nations are unique, not just in their breathtaking landscapes and rich cultures, but in their specific challenges in achieving comprehensive digital connectivity.
A snapshot of consumer affairs and privacy topics at GSMA Ministerial Programme
Monday 11 March, 2024
Taking a closer look at the themes for privacy and consumer affairs there was a focus on empowering young users in the digital landscape, network shutdowns and bolstering global security.
Digital is now, digital is the future: Insights from the GSMA Ministerial Programme 2024
Tuesday 5 March, 2024
Four themes emerged across all Ministerial Programme sessions, reflecting the priorities and challenges of the digital ecosystem today.
Trinidad and Tobago’s leap into digital excellence
Monday 26 February, 2024
Trinidad and Tobago's journey, rooted in proactive digital policy and telecom regulation, has led to the prestigious recognition of winning the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2024.
GSMA Mobile Alliance to combat Digital Child Sexual Exploitation
Tuesday 6 February, 2024
In 2023, after 15 years of working proactively and collaboratively to make mobile networks and services hostile to those wishing to consume, share or profit from child sexual abuse, the GSMA and members of its Mobile Alliance against Child Sexual Abuse Content reached ...
What to expect from the GSMA Ministerial Programme 2024
Monday 29 January, 2024
The agenda will span topics such as 5G capabilities and emerging use cases, regulating artificial intelligence, digital inclusion, the data economy, climate action, and spectrum for 5G expansion.
Key Takeaways from the GSMA Africa Policy Leaders Forum 2023
Friday 27 October, 2023
Stakeholders from ministries, regulatory bodies and the broader mobile ecosystem highlighted the challenges, potential solutions, and the path ahead to catapult Africa to the digital economy.
Key Takeaways from GSMA EMF Forum 2023
Thursday 26 October, 2023
The GSMA EMF Forum 2023 returned to Brussels on 26 September with a mix of hybrid and in person only sessions. Plans to update the European Union recommendations for public electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure limits; publication in 2024 of a new World Health Organization ...
What to expect from the 2023 GSMA Africa Policy Leaders Forum
Thursday 28 September, 2023
This year’s edition will bring together key stakeholders from ministries, regulatory bodies and the broader mobile ecosystem to discuss topical issues, such as handset affordability, the investment gap and bridging the digital divide.
Key Takeaways from the GSMA’s Asia Pacific Policy Leaders Forum 2023
Wednesday 20 September, 2023
The Policy Leaders Forum APAC 2023 brought together policymakers and industry leaders from across the region in Seoul. The event centred around critical policy issues that demand collaboration among policymakers, regulators, and the private sector to cultivate vibrant and ...
What to Expect from the GSMA Asia Pacific Policy Leaders Forum 2023
Thursday 24 August, 2023
The GSMA Policy Leaders Forum will explore policy issues that require active collaboration from policymakers, regulators and the private sector to shape vibrant and sustainable digital nations in APAC.
Connectivity in Kazakhstan: From Spectrum Access to Investment Incentives
Thursday 1 June, 2023
The development of mobile connectivity in the Republic of Kazakhstan has helped drive widespread access to the Internet. To build on this momentum, operators are working to expand coverage and increase capacity, and preparations are underway to launch 5G networks. However, ...
The E-Levy in Ghana: Measuring the Impacts on Financial Inclusion and the Digital Economy
Monday 17 April, 2023
The E-levy risks stifling progress of the digital economy, producing a move back to cash, and ultimately, it might prove counter-productive as a revenue raising policy.
GSMA Ministerial Programme 2023: Leadership for future connectivity
Thursday 9 March, 2023
This year, in its 17th edition, the programme welcomed 196 delegations representing 151 countries and 45 intergovernmental organisations — the highest number of delegations ever and a testament to this forum’s ongoing value to decision-makers across the digital ecosystem.
Policy Spotlight: Zambia
Thursday 23 February, 2023
In the fifth and final spotlight article on the five shortlisted countries for the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023, we present Zambia.
Policy Spotlight: Uzbekistan
Tuesday 21 February, 2023
In the fourth spotlight article on the five shortlisted countries for the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023, we present Uzbekistan.
Policy Spotlight: Tunisia
Friday 17 February, 2023
In the third spotlight article on the five shortlisted countries for the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023, we present Tunisia.
Policy Spotlight: Jordan
Thursday 16 February, 2023
In the second spotlight article on the five shortlisted countries for the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023, we present Jordan.